UN Associate Information Systems Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya
UN Associate Information Systems Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya
Org. Setting and ReportingThese positions are located in the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT), the Regional Commissions, and other Departments and Offices throughout the United Nations Secretariat.
Incumbents typically report to, and work under the supervision of a Senior Information Systems Officer.
Responsibilities
Assists in the design, development, installation and operation of information systems, including systems analysis, programming and operation support.
Participates in the preparation of user requirements and other technical specifications.
Analyses well-defined modules within the system, develops enhancements and new features to existing systems.
Undertakes rigorous testing and proving the feasibility of applications software.
Assists in the analysis of various informational problems in conjunction with personnel of organizational units and makes recommendations on the feasibility and cost benefits of implementing information technology solutions.
Undertakes technical evaluation on the acquisition of information technology equipment and services.
Ensures data security and integrity.
Participates in developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans.
Prepares, updates and maintains system and programme documentation and related technical/operational manuals.
Assists in the development of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between the client and the office, for either specific services or general support, including any charge back mechanisms.
Assists in procurement exercises, including conducting needs assessments and benchmarks, preparing technical specifications and evaluation criteria.
Assists in the set-up and monitoring of software and IT service performance measures.
Participates in Service Desk support functions.
Advises users on the most suitable hardware and software for different tasks; maintains and enhances software.
Drafts training materials and conducts training sessions and demonstrations of systems for users.
Education
At least a first-level university degree (i.e., Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree of at least three years) in an area of study relevant to Information Systems & Technology.
Degrees accepted must be in one of the following areas (to be selected from the “Main Course of Study” dropdown menu):
Computing; Mathematics & Statistics; Engineering & Engineering Trades; Business & Administration
when preparing your application in Inspira, please choose the field of study that is
closest to your degree, from the “Field of Study” and “Main Course of Study” dropdown menus; then type the exact title in original language as well as its translation in English or French in the additional comment boxes. Do not select “other” for main course of study or field of study.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Relevant work experience may be taken into consideration as an additional screening criteria when more than 60 candidates from the same country apply to the same exam area.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English language is required.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 21st July 2019
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.
No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.
For more information and job application details, see; UN Associate Information Systems Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya
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